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We remember Francis Allen
We remember Francis Allen
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
William R
Source:8778976
1889
1892
sibling
Ethel
Source:8778964
1892
1893
1898
sibling
Emily
Source:8778964
1898
1900
sibling
Minnie
Source:8778964
1900
1901
location
Spring Hill, Longton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8778976
1901
1903
sibling
Doris
Source:8778964
1903
1911
employment
Coal Mine Waggoner
Source:8778979
1911
1911
location
56 Lower Spring Road, Longton, Stoke On Trent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8778979
1911
1914
employment
Collier
Source:8778964
1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
12062
North Staffordshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8778965
3rd September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
6435
Army Cyclist Corps
Source:8778965
18th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8778964
17th July 1915
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
46242
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
9th Battalion
Source:8778964
23rd May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7406276
Source:8778963
3rd November 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7406276
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Allen |
| Source | 23388 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Lower Spring Road, Longton, Stoke On Trent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Spring Hill, Longton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 46242 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 9th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 12062 | North Staffordshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 6435 | Army Cyclist Corps | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | mother | ||
| George Allen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel | sister | 1892 | |
| Emily | sister | 1898 | |
| Minnie | sister | 1900 | |
| Doris | sister | 1903 | |
| William R | brother | 1889 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Cyclist Corps | Keith133517 |
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